Position description
The Austrian Red Cross (AutRC) is seeking an experienced and committed Programme Coordinator to join the Joint Delegation of the Austrian and Finnish Red Cross (AutRC/FinRC) in Kyiv, Ukraine. Working closely with the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and partners within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, you will help translate humanitarian priorities into effective programmes supporting conflict-affected communities.
Your mission
- Serve as the primary AutRC/FinRC counterpart to URCS programme departments, including health and social care, civil protection and disaster management, and livelihoods, and provide input into planning, budgeting and prioritisation processes.
- Oversee and support regional programme staff, ensuring clear priorities, effective programme implementation and strengthened staff capacity.
- Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and reporting of AutRC/FinRC-supported programmes in close collaboration with project managers, PMER and finance teams.
- Oversee grant management, ensuring high-quality proposals, budgets and donor reports, as well as transparent and compliant use of financial resources.
- Ensure that cross-cutting priorities, including protection and inclusion, are integrated across all programmes and activities.
- Maintain a regular field presence through visits to programme locations.
- Represent AutRC/FinRC with Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners and external organizations, contributing to coordination and knowledge sharing through established mechanisms and networks.
- Represent the Country Representative in her/his absence, as required.
Qualifications
- EU work permit is required.
- At least five years’ experience in operational management in international humanitarian and/or development programming (NGO, IO or charity).
- Experience within the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement is a strong asset.
- Experience in one or more core areas of cooperation with URCS is a strong asset: health and social services, civil protection, disaster management, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
- University degree or diploma in international development, business management or another relevant discipline.
- Proven experience in supporting a National Society or local partner in programme development and management, including assessments, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- Core competencies for all delegate positions: National Society relations, teamwork, results orientation, communication, trust-building, integrity, and diversity and cultural sensitivity.
- Role-specific competencies: self-motivation, critical and analytical thinking, excellent coordination and negotiation skills, strong time management, and ability to travel frequently to programme locations.
- Strong motivation for humanitarian and development work, commitment to Red Cross values and principles, and sensitivity to diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
- Solid skills in donor reporting, accountability and compliance.
- Capacity-building, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to work under pressure in a demanding security environment.
- Very good English skills; Ukrainian, Russian and German skills are an asset.
We offer
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine, with in-country travel as required.
- Start date: 1 March 2027.
- Contract duration: one year, with the possibility of extension.
- Working hours: full-time.
- Compensation: minimum € 3.812,70 gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience, plus applicable hardship allowance.
- Accommodation: provided in Ukraine by AutRC/FinRC.
Application instructions
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